{"id":45584,"date":"2012-07-24T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-24T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com\/blog\/140898-10_best_sex_positions_while\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T15:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T20:03:49","slug":"140898-10_best_sex_positions_while","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafemom.com\/parenting\/140898-10_best_sex_positions_while","title":{"rendered":"18 Best Sex Positions While Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hollywood just loves to make fun of “pregnant sex.” Seriously, who could forget the scenes in Knocked Up<\/em> where Katherine Heigl’s character is freaking out about how she looks and Seth Rogen’s character is freaked out about hurting his unborn child? In real life, of course there are going to be concerns, safety precautions, and adjustments, but the fact is that your sex life isn’t going down the toilet just because there’s a baby on the way!<\/p>\n

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In fact, sex may actually feel\u00a0better<\/em>\u00a0during pregnancy, because increased blood flow to the pelvic area can heighten the sensation during sex.<\/p>\n

That said, there are definitely some sex positions that are easier and more comfortable as your baby belly grows. You may think you know what spots and positions work best \u2014 or you may be surprised by the positions that you haven’t even considered before! No matter what, we have you covered. Here are 18 of the best of the best!<\/p>\n

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Have you tried any of these positions? Which is your favorite?<\/p>\n

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Hollywood just loves to make fun of “pregnant sex.” Seriously, who could forget the scenes in Knocked Up where Katherine Heigl’s character is freaking out about how she looks and Seth Rogen’s character is freaked out about hurting his unborn child? 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